"We can confirm that we are exploring options for the retention, removal or sale of the piece." the family said in a statement in 2017, adding that they "will look to benefit local charities with proceeds from any sale of the piece."

Although it's not yet clear whether the Brexit-themed mural was taken away or painted over, its sudden disappearance left locals uneasy.

"I don't mind it being covered up as it was criminal damage by graffitiing on the building (which is) marked to be demolished and now it's gone," said Wright.

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He said he was glad it would no longer remind him of Brexit, before expressing trepidation for the future.

"I want to remain in the EU and I am fearing what's going happen when we leave the EU on October 31," he said.